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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 950.76 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 950.76 and 578.16 is: 798.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 950.76 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/950.76 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 950.76 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 549,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,691.40/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.60

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